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A Proposed Tourism Project for Kuala Selangor Nature Park?

Andrew Sebastian, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Ecotourism & Conservation Society Malaysia

20-Jun-22 15:00

A Proposed Tourism Project for Kuala Selangor Nature Park?

According to a recent report in the Malay Mail, there is a proposal to develop the 292-hectare Kuala Selangor Nature Park (KSNP) into a tourist destination. Though there is nothing in black and white yet, the plan is causing worry among the many stakeholders looking to preserve the safety and sanctity of this wetlands area. What's happening over in the area? We speak to Andrew Sebastian, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Ecotourism & Conservation Society of Malaysia (ECOMY) to find out more. 

Image credit: Wikimedia Commons

Produced by: Juliet Jacobs

Presented by: Juliet Jacobs


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Categories:  environment

Tags:  Kuala Selangor Nature ParkKSNPEcotourism & Conservation Society of MalaysiaImportant Bird Areaecomyandrew sebastianmangrove forestsbirdlife internationalselangor state governmentpkns





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